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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Refresher On Fire Safety

As we headed into another weekend, host Paul Pacelli welcomed Orange Fire Marshal Jamie Vincent to the show to chat about National Fire Prevention Week (00:32). Solomon Schmidt, author of, “Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz,” stopped by to talk about one of the nation’s most polarizing attorneys and media personalities (07:52). CBS News reporter Taurean Small had the latest from the White House campaign trail as he covers GOP Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance (20:10)

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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn – Who Is The Best Employer In Connecticut?

Brigitte got a busy, but fun, Friday program started with an interview about who (and where) the best employers are located, including here in Connecticut, with senior editor of Forbes Magazine Rachel Peachman (00:00). Cheddar business anchor and Westport resident Dave Briggs came by the studios to talk with Brigitte about the latest American business stories, as well as his cameo in the T.V. show “Succession” (16:36). Finally, theater and movie reviewer Ed Katz offered his thoughts on seeing “Stereophonic” and “Joker 2” (33:10)

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are We Doing Enough About Reckless Driving?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with news that the state is asking for more federal help to combat speeding and reckless driving (00:34). Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Executive Director and CEO Joe DeLong talked about CCM’s commitment to helping thousands of the state’s at-risk youth (06:43). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi dropped by with his weekly update including the situation at Success Village and a recent police-involved shooting in Bridgeport (14:03)

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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn – Meet Rob Blanchard

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and Brigitte wanted to talk about it. Why is it important to have a day dedicated to mental health awareness? Romy Drucker, Education Program Director of the Walton Family Foundation, explained (00:00). After that, Brigitte welcomed Rob Blanchard, Democratic state Senate candidate for the 28th District, to the Newsline studios to present his platforms for running for office against incumbent Republican Tony Hwang (13:11)

Westport Sends Help To Helene Victims

Westport Fire Department Deputy Chief Matthew Cohen joins Lisa Wexler from North Carolina to talk about aid efforts for victims after Hurricane Helene.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Metal Detectors In Connecticut Schools?

Wednesday’s mid-week “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about a controversy in New Britain regarding the possible use of metal detectors in the city’s schools (00:29). Hearst CT Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar previewed Wednesday’s 5th District U.S. House debate (07:24), while WICC’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek had the latest on Hurricane Milton (15:13)

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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn – “That Garden Guy!”

A busy mid-week Wednesday on “Newsline,” as Brigitte first spoke to Steve Goldstein, an adjunct professor at NYU, about where the majority of people today are getting their news from (00:00). After that – Brigitte was happy to have “That Garden Guy,” Lee Ganim, on to discuss plant- and garden-related topics as we head into fall! (18:24)

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Melissa in the Morning: Detecting Autism Sooner?

For the first time, researchers used positron emission topography (PET) imaging technology to detect differences in nerve impulses in the brain for autistic adults. If this imaging could be done for children, what could this mean for earlier intervention and better support for those on the spectrum? We spoke to Dr. James McPartland at the Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Dave Matuskey, Medical Director of Yale PET Center about the study and what happens next.

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Melissa in the Morning: Ageism Awareness Day

According to the American Society on Aging, 1 in 2 people worldwide hold ageist attitudes. Ageism is linked to increased social isolation, depression, and anxiety among older adults. It also can lead to inadequate treatment in healthcare. Today is Ageism Awareness Day and we spoke with clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, Nicole Fidanza, about the impact of ageism on people and ways to combat the problem.

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Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

A six-year-old boy died after a violent domestic violence attack on him, his mother and little brother two weeks ago. Before that, a 27-year-old mother was shot and killed by the father of her infant daughter in Bridgeport. And before that, a mother of three was shot and killed in her Ansonia home. Domestic violence continues to be a major issue, and we got more insight on the problem from CEO and President at The Center for Family Justice, Deb Greenwood.

For more information: https://centerforfamilyjustice.org/

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